Tuesday digest
New today from the Century:
- Philip Jenkins on globalization circa 1578: "If one moment symbolizes the unification of the continents, it might be the creation of the diocese of Manila—as a suffragan see of Mexico City." (subscription required)
- James McGrath on Paul, scripture and authority
- Steve Thorngate on the double standard for understanding Aurora and Chicago, or Flint and Gary
- Audrey West's lectionary column for Sunday, August 12 (subscription required)
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